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Project Citation: 

Hansen-Lewis, Jamie, and Marcus, Michelle. Data and Code for: Uncharted Waters: Effects of Maritime Emission Regulation. Nashville, TN: American Economic Association [publisher], 2025. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2025-04-21. https://doi.org/10.3886/E193366V1

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Summary:  View help for Summary Data and code for replication of the article "Uncharted Waters: Effects of Maritime Emission Regulation"

Abstract: Maritime shipping emits as much fine particulate matter as half of global road traffic. We are the first to measure the consequences of US maritime emissions standards on air quality, human health, racial exposure disparities, and behavior. The introduction of US maritime emissions control areas significantly decreased fine particulate matter, low birth weight, and infant mortality. Yet, only about half of the forecasted fine particulate matter abatement was achieved by the policy. We show evidence consistent with behavioral responses among ship operators, other polluters, and individuals that muted the policy's impact, but were not incorporated in ex-ante models. 

Scope of Project

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms maritime emissions; health; air pollution; environmental regulations; behavior; disparities
JEL Classification:  View help for JEL Classification
      I14 Health and Inequality
      Q52 Pollution Control Adoption and Costs; Distributional Effects; Employment Effects
      Q53 Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling


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